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Posted by Mark on January 12, 2000, at 22:53:28
I ordered from Vitality.com, a pharmacy in Thailand that many Psycho-Babble users have recommended. While it has not been the full 5 weeks that I am supposed to wait to receive all goods before filing an insurance claim, I did receive a package today containing a cheap metal Thai necklace. Has anyone else had a similar experience, and if so, does this mean that I was either ripped off or my goods were seized or stolen in the mail? Or are the actual pharmaceuticals I ordered still going to arrive?
Posted by jamie on January 13, 2000, at 1:01:46
In reply to overseas ordering, posted by Mark on January 12, 2000, at 22:53:28
> I ordered from Vitality.com, a pharmacy in Thailand that many Psycho-Babble users have recommended. While it has not been the full 5 weeks that I am supposed to wait to receive all goods before filing an insurance claim, I did receive a package today containing a cheap metal Thai necklace. Has anyone else had a similar experience, and if so, does this mean that I was either ripped off or my goods were seized or stolen in the mail? Or are the actual pharmaceuticals I ordered still going to arrive?
That's not fair. I didn't get any free gifts when I ordered from them! :-)
Actually, in my experience they are a reputable firm. I've never had any problems. I have had to wait though usually 4 to 6 weeks. I ordered amineptine once and it happened to be backordered. I had to wait about 2 months for it. That to me is the main only major drawback with overseas pharmacies...the wait. Sometimes it's only 2 weeks, but sometimes 2 months, usually right about 30 days. I'm curious, does it look like the package was opened and then resealed? (tape, staples?)
Practically every delivery I've ever received was checked by customs because the package had been opened, OK'd, and resealed. But I got ripped off...I never got a free gift. Anyway, you might have to wait another couple weeks before worrying about it. :-)
jamie
Posted by Mark on January 13, 2000, at 8:27:57
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by jamie on January 13, 2000, at 1:01:46
> > I ordered from Vitality.com, a pharmacy in Thailand that many Psycho-Babble users have recommended. While it has not been the full 5 weeks that I am supposed to wait to receive all goods before filing an insurance claim, I did receive a package today containing a cheap metal Thai necklace. Has anyone else had a similar experience, and if so, does this mean that I was either ripped off or my goods were seized or stolen in the mail? Or are the actual pharmaceuticals I ordered still going to arrive?
>
> That's not fair. I didn't get any free gifts when I ordered from them! :-)
>
> Actually, in my experience they are a reputable firm. I've never had any problems. I have had to wait though usually 4 to 6 weeks. I ordered amineptine once and it happened to be backordered. I had to wait about 2 months for it. That to me is the main only major drawback with overseas pharmacies...the wait. Sometimes it's only 2 weeks, but sometimes 2 months, usually right about 30 days. I'm curious, does it look like the package was opened and then resealed? (tape, staples?)
>
> Practically every delivery I've ever received was checked by customs because the package had been opened, OK'd, and resealed. But I got ripped off...I never got a free gift. Anyway, you might have to wait another couple weeks before worrying about it. :-)
>
> jamieThe package was not opened I'm pretty sure. I have no idea why I got a gift. It came with a card that says "Dr. David Dymond and all the staff at Vitality Health Products take pleasure in sending you this small gift which has been handmade in Thailand from 92.5% pure silver in appreciation of your loyal custom." It's a necklace with a little medallion at the bottom with palm trees on one side and the word "DrTonic.com" on the other side. How cheesy is that?
Posted by Cass on January 13, 2000, at 22:51:52
In reply to overseas ordering, posted by Mark on January 12, 2000, at 22:53:28
I had never heard of Vitality.com until I read your post. I did a search and could not find it. Can you give me more information? Also, are there legal issues to be considered when ordering. I hope you get your order, Mark. Take care.
Posted by Ant-Rock on January 14, 2000, at 12:36:18
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Cass on January 13, 2000, at 22:51:52
> I had never heard of Vitality.com until I read your post. I did a search and could not find it. Can you give me more information? Also, are there legal issues to be considered when ordering. I hope you get your order, Mark. Take care.
After reading the last post on this subject, I punched in "Drtonic.com", and sure enough it was the new web site in place of vitality.com.
Hope this helps you Cass.
Ant-Rock
Posted by Cass on January 15, 2000, at 22:41:11
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Ant-Rock on January 14, 2000, at 12:36:18
Thanks AntRock, that did help. I never would have found it otherwise.
Posted by Diane on January 17, 2000, at 19:03:53
In reply to overseas ordering, posted by Mark on January 12, 2000, at 22:53:28
> I ordered from Vitality.com, a pharmacy in Thailand that many Psycho-Babble users have recommended.
Are you talking about Vitality Health Products, Bangkok, Thailand (feral.com)? Or some place else?
Posted by Mark on January 17, 2000, at 19:30:05
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Diane on January 17, 2000, at 19:03:53
> > I ordered from Vitality.com, a pharmacy in Thailand that many Psycho-Babble users have recommended.
>
> Are you talking about Vitality Health Products, Bangkok, Thailand (feral.com)? Or some place else?Yes, I'm talking about the same one you're talking about.
Posted by Diane on January 17, 2000, at 20:07:01
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Mark on January 17, 2000, at 19:30:05
> > > I ordered from Vitality.com, a pharmacy in Thailand that many Psycho-Babble users have recommended.
> >
> > Are you talking about Vitality Health Products, Bangkok, Thailand (feral.com)? Or some place else?
>
> Yes, I'm talking about the same one you're talking about.I just mailed my very first order into them 12/29/99. I hope all goes well for both you and I. You think they would of sent that gift necklace at the same time (in the same box) as your order...wouldn't you think so? Think good thoughts :o)
I ordered: Buprenorphine (Temgesic)= mixed opiate agonist/antagonist shown to have antidepressant properties.
So I'm sorta kinda sweatin' it.
Posted by Diane on January 17, 2000, at 20:19:44
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Mark on January 17, 2000, at 19:30:05
I forgot to ask you if you could keep me posted as to your VHP order(either thru here or e-mail). When & how long it took to arrive, what condition it's in etc. etc.
I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance
Posted by Robin on March 13, 2000, at 23:15:11
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Mark on January 13, 2000, at 8:27:57
Anyone have any info on the updated Vitality Site?
Posted by AndrewB on March 14, 2000, at 13:18:44
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by Robin on March 13, 2000, at 23:15:11
> Anyone have any info on the updated Vitality Site?
Vitality hasn't been taking orders since January 19th for unexplained reasons. See their website at http://drtonic.com
Posted by SFHepcat on March 15, 2000, at 15:32:24
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by AndrewB on March 14, 2000, at 13:18:44
> > Anyone have any info on the updated Vitality Site?
>
> Vitality hasn't been taking orders since January 19th for unexplained reasons. See their website at http://drtonic.comI just saw a story on the CBS Evening News *i think* about this company. If it is the same company, they have apparently been shut down by the Thai authorities, under the urging of the FDA, for shipping meds w/o a script to the U.S. Sorry that's all I know. It was just on the air 2 or 3 days ago.
Posted by kilgore on March 21, 2000, at 1:24:04
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by SFHepcat on March 15, 2000, at 15:32:24
That's right, it's been shut down! Check out the NYtimes article today (3/21/00):
http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/yr/mo/biztech/articles/21drugs.html
Anyone know of any similar websites elsewhere?
kilgore
> > > Anyone have any info on the updated Vitality Site?
> >
> > Vitality hasn't been taking orders since January 19th for unexplained reasons. See their website at http://drtonic.com
>
> I just saw a story on the CBS Evening News *i think* about this company. If it is the same company, they have apparently been shut down by the Thai authorities, under the urging of the FDA, for shipping meds w/o a script to the U.S. Sorry that's all I know. It was just on the air 2 or 3 days ago.
Posted by Mike on March 27, 2000, at 1:26:10
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by kilgore on March 21, 2000, at 1:24:04
> That's right, it's been shut down! Check out the NYtimes article today (3/21/00):
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/yr/mo/biztech/articles/21drugs.html
>
> Anyone know of any similar websites elsewhere?
> kilgore
>
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> > > > Anyone have any info on the updated Vitality Site?
> > >
> > > Vitality hasn't been taking orders since January 19th for unexplained reasons. See their website at http://drtonic.com
> >
> > I just saw a story on the CBS Evening News *i think* about this company. If it is the same company, they have apparently been shut down by the Thai authorities, under the urging of the FDA, for shipping meds w/o a script to the U.S. Sorry that's all I know. It was just on the air 2 or 3 days ago.http://google.netscape.com/netscape?query=%3Fonline+pharmacy+thailand
http://www.thaitop.com/thaiweb/busnes_ecom.htm
http://www.pharm.uni-duesseldorf.de/pharmazie/pharmazie_engl.html
I dont understand German can anyone translate
Posted by Kitti on April 18, 2000, at 18:48:10
In reply to Re: overseas ordering, posted by kilgore on March 21, 2000, at 1:24:04
> That's right, it's been shut down! Check out the NYtimes article today (3/21/00):
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/yr/mo/biztech/articles/21drugs.html
>
> Anyone know of any similar websites elsewhere?
> kilgore
>
>
> > > > Anyone have any info on the updated Vitality Site?
> > >
> > > Vitality hasn't been taking orders since January 19th for unexplained reasons. See their website at http://drtonic.com
> >
> > I just saw a story on the CBS Evening News *i think* about this company. If it is the same company, they have apparently been shut down by the Thai authorities, under the urging of the FDA, for shipping meds w/o a script to the U.S. Sorry that's all I know. It was just on the air 2 or 3 days ago.
I am really bummed about this news. Does anyone know of a company similar?
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